22 May, 2013
Father and son duo Dick and Rick Hoyt will be back in Hopkinton on Thursday, May 23 for the 21st Annual Team Hoyt 5K Road Race. For the last 20 years the race has been run in Waltham, Massachusetts. With course logistics a challenge and its popularity on the increase, Rick and Dick Hoyt considered a new location for the 2013 edition. Representatives of Hopkinton based 26.2 Foundation suggested Hopkinton with its rich and historic ties to road racing and the hospitality of Weston Nurseries and Legacy Farms, which offers an ideal venue for race activities.
2013 GOAL
For 2013 the 21st Hoyt 5K objective is to present a fun, safe, relaxed event, which is a notch above the Waltham experience, with an eye to the future. While the 2013 5K is expected to reach, and most likely exceed, its 350 runner limit, talk about future expansion has already begun. The 2013 supporters will have an opportunity to participate in this expansion,which will include increased pre-race promotion, post-race recognition, as well as enhanced on-sight visibility.
THE BASICS
- 5:00 pm – Registration opens at Weston Nurseries Garden Center
- Race day registration is available
- 6:15 pm – Children’s ½ Mile Fun Run with Rick and Dick Hoyt
- 6:30 pm - 5K Road Race and Walk
- Start and finish on Legacy Farms South
- Awards and relaxation at Weston Nurseries Garden Center
- T-shirts to the first 250 registrants
- Proceeds benefit the The Hoyt Foundation Inc.
MAJOR RACE SUPPORTERS
- Weston Nurseries, Inc.
- Legacy Farms, LLC
- Pulte Homes of New England
- Wood Partners
- Insurance Professionals of New England
- 26.2 Foundation ( a 501 C3 organization)
- Colella’s Super Market
2013 OPPORTUNITIES
Potential supporters should contact Tim Kilduff at 508.509.3484 or tkilduff@att.net to review identification and marketing opportunities. Through Tim, photo opportunities with Rick and Dick Hoyt may be arranged.
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME
While the 5K is fortunate to have many in-kind contributions that help to defer costs, there are several hefty out of pocket costs. Those expenses include:
- Tent rental for pre and pods-race activities
- Police details to ensure safety
- Race course signage
- Tables and chairs for registration, water stations, and post-race activites.
Every retained dollar will be distributed through the Hoyt Foundation to a number of organizations including the Easter Seals of Massachusetts. Financial contributions may be made directly to the Hoyt Foundation Inc., a designated 501 C3 organization.
For more information on the Hoyt Foundation please click here.
